[SavaAngel]

I have some OPK sticks still and I am wondering if they are still any good. They are the "papery" type ones. I got a container of 30 and they say they are good for a month. I didn't take them like the box suggested, but I was able to use them over 2 months the way it worked out (because of my cycle length and ovulation, etc). Do you think they are any good or should I not chance it and go get some more? I almost think I got a better positive reading on them so I am wondering if I should go ahead and get the 30 day supply again and let it last me another 2 months.

What do you think? What would you do?

[snsgirl336]

That's a tough one... how many do you have left? If it's just a few, I'd say get some new ones. You wouldn't be losing that much money. If you have a lot, I just don't know... I wouldn't want you to get false readings or anything that would cause you any problems this cycle, but on the other hand, I wouldn't want you to waste the money. Sorry I'm not much help! I can't make decisions on my own sometimes!

If you do decide to get new OPKs, you could do an experiment where you use both the new ones and the old ones on the same sample to see how accurate the tests are when they are technically past their prime (if that makes sense). That way you would know if it were ok to use the older ones if you're in this position again!

I use Answer brand in the canister for 2 cycles then toss them.

[SavaAngel]

I use Answer brand in the canister for 2 cycles then toss them.[/b]

Yeah, that is what I had and used. We are going to be on vacation during O time I think. We didn't plan it this way - I just realized it yesterday.

[~Lynda~]

i personally wouldn't risk it. too important... i would buy new but that's just my opinion, nothing to back it up with!!! good luck Oing!